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Statistics About The Average Golf Handicap By Age
The average golf handicap tends to decrease with age, with younger players typically having higher handicaps than older players.
In the following blog post, we will explore a comprehensive analysis of golf handicaps based on age and gender. Through a collection of statistics, we will highlight key trends such as the average handicap for different age groups, distribution of handicaps among men and women, as well as changes in average handicaps over the years. Stay tuned to gain valuable insights into the world of golf handicaps.
Statistic 1
"The average golf handicap for men over 60 is 15.9."
Statistic 2
"The average golf handicap for women over 60 is 28.2."
Statistic 3
"Among golfers who have a handicap, 25% of men have a handicap of 14 or less."
Statistic 4
"Among women golfers who have a handicap, 10% have a handicap of 14 or less."
Statistic 5
"45% of male golfers have a handicap between 10 and 19."
Statistic 6
"Around 30% of female golfers have a handicap between 10 and 19."
Statistic 7
"Men age 20-30 make up 15% of the golfing population."
Statistic 8
"Women age 20-30 make up 6% of the golfing population."
Statistic 9
"The median golf handicap for men is 14.2."
Statistic 10
"The median golf handicap for women is 26.5."
Statistic 11
"Men aged 40-49 have the highest average golf handicap, at 14.3."
Statistic 12
"The average handicap for all golfers has marginally improved over the past 20 years, from around 16.7 to 14.2."
Jannik Lindner
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